Antitrisuloides Catocalina

Antitrisuloides Catocalina Latest News

Recently, scientists have recorded the presence of the rare nocturnal moth species Antitrisuloides catocalina in Choolannur Peafowl Sanctuary in Palakkad district, Kerala.

About Antitrisuloides Catocalina

• It is a nocturnal moth species belonging to genus Antitrisuloides.
• It is found in the Western Ghats for the first time.
• It is part of the Noctuidae family, the genus comprises two known species worldwide.
• The specimen found in Kerala was identified as a species previously reported only from North-East India.
• Its detailed analysis further revealed it to be the subspecies Antitrisuloides catocalina cyclica.

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Key Facts about Choolannur Peafowl Sanctuary

• It is affectionately known as Mayiladumpara, a sanctuary dedicated to the majestic peacocks nestled in the lush landscapes of Palakkad district, Kerala.
• It is exclusively set up for breeding and conservation of peacocks, is the only peacock sanctuary in Kerala and the first of its kind in India. 
• It was established in 1996, it was dedicated to the memory of the legendary Indian ornithologist and writer Induchoodan, who hailed from the nearby village called Kavassery. 

Source: TH